CRIMINAL MINDS Season 9 Episode 1 Photos “The Inspiration” The BAU Hunts A Twisted Killer

CRIMINAL MINDS Season 9 Episode 1 “The Inspiration” returned for its ninth season with a chilling two-part premiere that sent the BAU to Arizona in pursuit of an increasingly unstable killer. In Season 9 Episode 1, “The Inspiration,” Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson), David Rossi (Joe Mantegna), Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore), Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler), and the rest of the team investigate a disturbing case while questions arise about Hotch’s future within the BAU. Scroll down to check out photos from the season premiere.

Tune-In Information

Original Air Date: September 25, 2013
Network: CBS
Episode: Season 9 Episode 1, “The Inspiration”
Part: Part 1 of the two-part season premiere event. 

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What Happens In The Episode?

“The Inspiration” follows the BAU as they travel to Arizona to track a methodical killer whose behavior is becoming increasingly erratic and dangerous. At the same time, the team speculates that Hotch may be considered for a larger leadership role following changes within the BAU. The episode serves as the first half of a dark two-part story that concludes in “The Inspired.”

Criminal Minds Season 9 Episode 1 Cast

The episode stars Thomas Gibson, Joe Mantegna, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, and Jeanne Tripplehorn as Alex Blake. Guest stars include Frederick Koehler, JoNell Kennedy, Camryn Manheim, and Brianne Howey.

CRIMINAL MINDS Season 9 Episode 1 The Inspiration Photos

CRIMINAL MINDS Season 9 Episode 1 "The Inspiration" - Thomas Gibson
CRIMINAL MINDS Season 9 Episode 1 “The Inspiration” – Thomas Gibson
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